Irisone

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₀O
CAS Number	14901-07-6
Appearance	Beta-ionone is a colorless to light yellow liquid with an odor of cedar wood. In very dilute alcoholic solution the odor resembles odor of violets. Used in perfumery.

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
SMILES	CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=O)C
InChI Key	PSQYTAPXSHCGMF-BQYQJAHWSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C13H20O/c1-10-6-5-9-13(3,4)12(10)8-7-11(2)14/h7-8H,5-6,9H2,1-4H3/b8-7+

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	284 °F at 18 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	-35 °C
Flash Point	greater than 235 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	0.9462 (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

greater than 235 °F (NTP, 1992)

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.